H.R. 5920 · 111th Congress
Toxic Metals Protection Act of 2010
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jackie Speier
- Introduced
- 2010-07-29
- Latest action
- 2010-07-29 · Introduced in House
Summary
Toxic Metals Protection Act of 2010 - Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of any children's product containing specified levels of antimony, barium, cadmium, or chromium. Defines a "children's product" as a product designed or intended to be worn or used by a child 12 years of age or younger and sold or distributed at retail.
Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a measurement standard for antimony, barium, cadmium, or chromium that is comparable to the measurement standard currently used.
Sets forth: (1) factors to determine whether a product is designed or intended for wear or use by such children; and (2) penalties for violations of such prohibition.